About the role:

This is a part-time contract opportunity of 3 days per week until May 2026 located in Coffs Harbour. Starting base hourly rate of $43.74 to $47.77 negotiable based on experience plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. Leave benefits included.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Uniting, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. By joining our team as an Early Learning Linker, you’ll play a vital role in disrupting disadvantage and creating brighter futures for families experiencing vulnerability.

As an Early Learning Linker, you’ll connect families to high-quality early childhood education and intervention services, ensuring children are ready to thrive as they begin school. You’ll provide hands-on support to families, helping them overcome barriers to education while working closely with early childhood providers, health services, and the community to build lasting connections.

Your impact will be felt as you:

• Empower families to access and sustain early education placements.
• Offer tailored guidance to parents, supporting their vital role as their child’s first teacher.
• Advocate for families, linking them to essential services and resources.
• Foster relationships within the community, contributing to a stronger support network.

Your Qualifications & Experience

We’re searching for someone with a heart for social change and a drive to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll bring:

• Experience: A background in early childhood, social sciences, or community services, with proven experience supporting children and families experiencing vulnerability.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills to connect and inspire.
• Understanding: Awareness of challenges such as child protection, mental health, and systemic disadvantage.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work adaptable hours to meet families’ needs.
• Qualifications: A diploma (or higher) in early childhood or social sciences, plus a current driver’s license and Working with Children Check.

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base hourly rate of $43.74 to $47.77 negotiable based on experience plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options – pay less tax, meal and entertainment benefits. 
• Wellbeing programs – access to fitness passport
• Access to Uniting’s URewards program
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing workplace culture 

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Early Learning Linker - Coffs Harbour enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.